1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Capri (117 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Capri |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 117 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 58 L |